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Two students kneel in a farm field planting young seedlings while other participants work in rows behind them under a blue sky.

Second Harvest invites OC students to learn, serve at working Irvine farm

Ian Hanigan September 17, 2026
Middle/outside blocker Megan Hodges (6) leaps for a spike in the gold medal game against the Dominican Republic at the NORCECA U23 Pan Am Cup in Managua, Nicaragua.

San Juan Hills volleyball standout helps Team USA win U23 Pan American Cup gold

Nathaniel Martinez September 16, 2026
OCDE Language Services Coordinator Natalia Abarca, right, introduces keynote speaker Dr. Janet Núñez-Pineda during the 2025 International Translation Day celebration at the OCDE Conference Center.

OCDE to mark International Translation Day with PBS SoCal studio visit

Vicky Nguyen September 16, 2026
Orange County Business Council CEO Jeff Ball joins County Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean on the latest episode of the FutureCurrent podcast.

FutureCurrent: OC Business Council CEO Jeff Ball explores how students will shape the region’s economic future

Madeline Gray September 15, 2026
Volunteers take part in a previous California Coastal Cleanup Day at Upper Newport Bay in Newport Beach.

Inside the Outdoors invites volunteers to 42nd annual California Coastal Cleanup Day

Vicky Nguyen September 15, 2026
Ladera Palma Champions

La Habra City School District’s Attendance Champions program encourages student success

Vicky Nguyen October 25, 2023
Ladera Palma Elementary School students have a few more days of bragging rights as the La Habra City School District’s...
Fullerton School District staff in the Rising Stars program help Richman Elementary students tend to their campus garden.

Fullerton mentorship program helps students reach their potential

Madeline Gray October 24, 2023
As Fullerton School District students navigate their schoolwork, after-school activities and personal well-being, educators are hoping to ease their anxieties...
Argosy farmers market volunteers

Weekly roundup: OCDE’s ACCESS addresses food insecurity with farmers market, OC students surpass state averages, and more

Vicky Nguyen October 20, 2023
Families and students from the Orange County Department of Education’s Alternative Education division — also known as ACCESS — were invited on Oct. 13 to a farmers market at its site in Orange, where they had the opportunity to select...
Teacher helping students

OC students top state averages by substantial margins on English, math assessments

Ian Hanigan October 18, 2023
As standardized test scores across California remain on the path to post-pandemic recovery, Orange County appears to be leading the...
CSBA Golden Bell Awards logo

California School Boards Association to honor Crisis Response Network with Golden Bell Award

Vicky Nguyen October 17, 2023
Since 2008, the Orange County Department of Education’s Crisis Response Network has offered support to school communities experiencing traumatic events....
Fullerton School District educators and staff "cut the ribbon" at the opening of The Hub at Valencia Park Elementary on Oct. 9.

Weekly roundup: Campus resource center provides for Fullerton families, student artwork displayed on billboard, and more

Madeline Gray October 13, 2023
Families in the Fullerton School District can now access clothing and backpacks for free with the opening of an on-campus resource center. On Monday, Oct. 9, the Hub officially opened its doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and guided tours to...
Mental Health Awareness Billboard

‘Drawn Together’ billboard raises youth mental health advocacy to new heights

Vicky Nguyen October 11, 2023
A 50-foot-wide billboard intended to raise awareness and encourage conversations about mental health among youth is on display for thousands...
OC students at summit

Orange County youth tackle substance abuse and more at 2023 FNL Youth Summit

Ian Hanigan October 10, 2023
Over the weekend, students from across California gathered in Anaheim with the aim of creating a “Limitless” future by tackling...
From the desk of Ramon Miramontes, Ed.D.

Miramontes: School connections are key to improving mental health, academic performance

Ramon Miramontes October 10, 2023
Times and technologies may change, but ensuring students feel a sense of connection at school is just as crucial as ever. Arguably, it’s never been more important. I’m talking specifically about being involved with clubs, sports, music and other activities...
School food

Cafeterias go gourmet: These are some of OC’s most popular school lunches

Ian Hanigan October 9, 2023
Today marks the official start of National School Lunch Week. Established in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy, the second...
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